Neuroscience
Cocaine discovery could pave way for treatment for substance abuse
You have probably heard of dopamine. The substance also known as the "feel-good hormone."
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Addiction
Some e-cigarette chemicals mimic nicotine, possibly bypassing regulation
In what appears to be an effort to bypass public health regulations covering vaping products, some tobacco companies have begun replacing nicotine in e-cigarettes with related chemicals that have similar properties but unknown ...
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Medications
Prescription painkiller misuse and addiction are widespread in chronic pain patients
A new scientific review of 148 studies enrolling over 4.3 million adult chronic pain patients treated with prescription opioid painkillers has found that nearly one in ten patients experiences opioid dependence or opioid ...
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Heavy drinking in NZ is dropping—but not fast enough to stop the brutal legacy of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Rates of heavy drinking in Aotearoa New Zealand are starting to decline, matching trends seen in Europe. This may reflect greater awareness of the harm caused by alcohol, as well as financial pressures and the reduced affordability ...
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